37Mack Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 HiI'm new to looking for parts for a 1937 Mack Fire Truck Model 75. It has an American Bosch distributor in it and I am looking for points and condensor. I spoke with a gentleman in PA and he advised me that parts for this distributor are hard to come by. Any leads would help. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Was the gentleman Harvey Eckert??? If that's what he said you can take his word as if Moses had written it in stone. Pick up a copy of Hemmings Motor News and start looking at the ads. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemack Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 37 MackThe easist way to fix that is go to an electronic ignition.I used Pertronix, cost about $150 for both distributors, takes about an hour to install runs great and never have to change or adjust the points again. Also if installed correctly barely is visible.Firemack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Do you still have the old parts? If so don't turn loose of them. Far too many folks have sent old parts to a store for them to match only to have them lost, etc.Is the engine missing or are you just trying to do routine maintenace? If it is missing or won't fire try filing the points with a points file (if you are less than 40 you probably don't know what that is; it is a small fine flat file designed to remove small pits and corrosion from points) or some fine emery cloth followed by a good cleaning with a soft paper put between the closed points.If you haven't done so yet call Cal Little, his contact info is on the Mack Museum site, and ask him about the parts. He has restored a similar pumper, so I'm sure he is familiar with them.If you still can't locate the parts, and you don't want to convert to electronics, PM me. One of the club members here is re-doing a mid thirties Mack and he found the distributor shaft at a parts house in NY. I'll contact him to get the name of the vendor if you still need it. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemack Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 If you want to stay with original parts contact :John BrillmanBrillman Company540-477-4112He offers high quality iginition parts and wiring for antiqueshttp://brillman.com/store/ignition-parts-tune-c-141.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37Mack Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 Thanks to everyone for the direction. I will try these couple of leads and let you know how I make out. "fxfymn" - I do have all the parts. I actually have a week spark and was planning this for routine maintenance. I do know what you meen about cleaning the points. I am 41 but my father was a mechanic for years so I have learned about the points system from him, thank god. Thanks again to everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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